Powell, OH is a vibrant and growing city in central Ohio. It is home to a large number of families and individuals, all seeking to live a high quality life. When it comes to health in Powell, there are many options available for residents. Local hospitals such as Mount Carmel New Albany Medical Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital provide quality care to the citizens of Powell. Additionally, there are numerous local medical facilities located throughout the city. These range from family doctors and urgent care centers to specialty clinics that offer specialized treatments tailored to each individual’s needs. There are also multiple wellness programs offered through local businesses and organizations that focus on improving overall health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. By having access to these services, Powell residents can maintain their physical health with ease and get the best possible care when needed.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 292 physicians per 100,000 population in Powell. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Powell area is 92.0 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Powell area is 40 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Powell area is 99 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Powell commutes 26.6 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Powell area is 61 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.